2013-03-20 School Committee Minutes - Executive Session

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I The Harleysville and Main Case are two separate cases. The Harleysville case centers on claims related to HVAC work in excess of the scope of work. There are 26 items that make up this case. Ms. Herrick arrived at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Brackett reviewed the proposed settlement amount versus the cost of a trial. The recommendation is to resolve this case and focus on the Main Case. Mr. Dockser asked if this settlement would have any impact on the Main Case. The answer was no, it would not have an impact. Mr. Perkins arrived at 7:50 p.m. Fincom members asked clarifying questions. Mr. Dockser feels this is a fiscally responsible course of action. Mr. Greenfield moved, seconded by Ms. Borawski to approve the proposed settlement as written. The roll call vote was 7-0-1. Mr. Greenfield, Ms. Borawski, Mr. Dockser, Mr. McNeice, Ms. Herrick, Mrs. Perry and Mr. Torman. Mr. Perkins abstained Real Estate Mr. Greenfield recused himself from the meeting and left at 8:10 p.m. Acting Chair Torman took over. Mr. Hechenbleikner shared that there is a tentative agreement in place for the purchase of the Woburn Street property and Town Counsel is drafting a letter of intent. Mr. Robinson stated that the School Committee would like to get a press release out once the agreement is approved in an effort to be transparent. Mrs. Janowski said the purchase will provide a solution to our elementary space issues and the ability to offer free full day kindergarten for all in the future. The School Committee has been discussing the space issue since the fall. Ms. DeLai shared that she had asked the OPM for the Woburn St. property to review the Locker report to determine how realistic it would be to expand any of our elementary schools. She went on to review that information. Mr. Bonazoli asked what the status was of the Post Office sale. Mr. Hechenbleikner said the Post Office would be making a presentation to the Board of Selectmen in April.